Project Manager-Heavy Civil Construction
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Overview
Job Description
About the Company
Our client is a well-established heavy civil construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex site development, grading, and clearing projects. The firm is known for disciplined project execution, technical expertise, and a hands-on management approach that emphasizes safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
With a consistent pipeline of work and a collaborative leadership team, this organization offers Project Managers the opportunity to take full ownership of projects from bid preparation through final acceptance.
About the Position
The Project Manager plays a critical leadership role, overseeing all administrative, financial, and technical aspects of heavy civil construction projects. This position manages projects from initial client assessment and estimating through construction, closeout, and final client acceptance.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of site development and earthwork, along with the leadership skills needed to manage field operations, subcontractors, and internal teams while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Establishing project objectives, procedures, and performance standards within corporate guidelines
- Managing construction progress through close coordination with on-site Superintendents
- Monitoring schedules and budgets and implementing corrective actions as needed
- Representing the company in project meetings, labor discussions, and strategy sessions
- Managing contract financials while maintaining positive client relationships
- Conducting initial client assessments to define project scope and resource requirements
- Preparing detailed project estimates, including takeoffs, specifications, and contract reviews
- Overseeing all phases of construction to ensure alignment with design, schedule, and budget
- Coordinating onsite functions such as scheduling, engineering, material control, and procurement
- Supervising craft labor and subcontractors in accordance with contract requirements
- Providing technical guidance on construction methods, equipment selection, and drawings
- Managing change orders, extra work estimates, and project documentation
- Driving productivity, efficient use of materials and equipment, and overall project performance
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of construction operations, design, finance, and project management
- Ability to apply effective and innovative management techniques to maximize team performance
- Thorough understanding of industry practices, standards, and construction processes
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of technical training and experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in construction management, estimating, and/or craft supervision within heavy civil or similar construction environments
- Comprehensive understanding of construction methods, equipment, scheduling, estimating, safety, and labor practices
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel throughout the Mountain West area
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
- Opportunity to manage projects from pursuit through completion
- Stable workload with a respected heavy civil contractor
- Collaborative leadership environment with decision-making authority
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, retirement, and paid time off
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